Bristol business leaders joined the city’s Chinese community to welcome the Year of the Snake at a special banquet. Hosted annually by Bristol and West of England China Bureau, the celebration at Wong’s Restaurant on Denmark Street included traditional Chinese lion dancers, who welcomed guests to their tables. Bureau...
The Bristol Bears Community Foundation has launched its 2025 charity tag rugby tournament, giving firms the chance to put commercial rivalries to one side and raise much-needed funds for its inspiring programme. Supported this year by headline sponsor, office design and fit out firm Morgan Lovell. the annual event not...
Ed Rowberry, the founding chief executive of impact investor BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) has been appointed as president of Bristol Chamber & Initiative. Ed, pictured, has been the driving force behind the success of BBRC since he launched it nearly a decade ago with a mission is to...
Bristol-headquartered national legal practice Burges Salmon has appointed 13 new partners – a record number for the firm – in a move it said reflected its ambitious strategy for growth and success. Describing the appointments, which take effect from 1 May, as a milestone, Burges Salmon also said they...
The Employment Rights Bill, published last October, has introduced fairer measures to those on zero-hour contracts, protecting employees’ financial security and wellbeing. Under the new proposed laws, employees will have the right to: A guaranteed hours contract if they work regular hours over a defined period Reasonable notice of...
A Bristol enforcement agency has helped the local authority covering some of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts slash the number of illegal encampments that were blighting the area. The Torbay area in South Devon – which includes Torquay, Paignton and Brixham – was particularly hard hit by unlawful...
Two flagship 1990s office blocks in Bristol city centre are to be redeveloped as much-needed prime modern workspace while retaining the shells of the existing buildings. The schemes – EMBARQ, formerly Redcliff Quay, overlooking the Floating Harbour and the international law firm Osborne Clarke’s former office at Temple Quay...
Time is running out to enter the Michelmores Property Awards, the annual celebration of the best property, development and construction projects from across the South West. Staged by law firm Michelmores and now in their 22nd year, the awards have long-championed sustainability and innovation by placing social, environmental, sustainable...
Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT is to strengthen its offering to clients in the future energy, infrastructure, public law and planning sectors with the arrival of 29 specialist lawyers. The experts, who include eight partners and 21 associates, are joining from rival Broadfield (formerly BDB Pitmans). Once on board...
A disused department store awaiting demolition in Bristol city centre is set to be transformed temporarily into a vibrant new skate park in a deal secured by lawyers at Thrings. The project to rejuvenate the former Debenhams building on The Horsefair is being led by Bristol-based not-for-profit Campus Skateboarding. ...
Bristol businesses are being asked to help an influential group of MPs and peers from across the West of England and South Wales shape their agenda for change during the year ahead. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Western Gateway – the partnership covering the ‘super-region’ stretching from...
City of Bristol College has launched a new range of Green Skills courses, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and preparing students to lead the region’s transition to a greener economy. The move, part of the college’s pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, aims to address the environmental challenges...
Loungers, the highly successful Bristol-based café/bar chain, is under new ownership after being acquired by a US private equity firm for £354m. Fortress Investment Group, which owns Majestic Wines, Poundstretcher and the Curzon cinema chain, secured nearly 94% of Loungers shareholders’ votes for its improved offer at a general meeting...
